Warm Peace and the Challenge of People to People Relations after the Abraham Accords – Recognizing and addressing the challenges in people-to-people relations is a vital step in furthering the efforts of the Abraham Accords. | The Washington Institute

„Today, we already witness a change taking place in the heart of the Middle East, a change that will send hope throughout the world,“ said Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the UAE’s Foreign Minister when signing what would be dubbed the Abraham Accords at the White House in August 2020. A move that surprised many, the accords began to shape a new model for relations in the region—especially in its demonstrated interest in people-to-people relations. However, it must also be recognized that creating a “People’s Peace” needs more than words to become a reality.